Define: Resolution

Resolution
Resolution
Quick Summary of Resolution

In a legal context, a resolution refers to a formal decision or determination made by a governing body, such as a board of directors, shareholders, or legislative assembly. Resolutions are typically adopted during meetings where members deliberate and vote on specific matters. These decisions may pertain to a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, financial matters, policy changes, contractual agreements, or legal actions. Resolutions are documented in writing and serve as official records of the actions taken by the governing body. They often have legal significance and may be binding on the organization or individuals involved, depending on applicable laws and bylaws. Resolutions are essential for ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making within organisations and legislative bodies.

What is the dictionary definition of Resolution?
Dictionary Definition of Resolution

n. a determination of policy of a corporation by the vote of its board of directors. Legislative bodies also pass resolutions, but they are often statements of policy, belief or appreciation, and not always enactment of statutes or ordinances.

  • Formal authorisation or expression of an action, decision, intention, opinion, transaction, etc.
  • The proposition put before a meeting of stockholders (shareholders) or the directors of a firm for discussion, approval or adoption. Resolutions are of four common types: (1) Elective (see elective resolution), (2) Extraordinary (see extraordinary resolution), (3) Ordinary (see ordinary resolution), and (4) Special (see special resolution).
  • Appropriate disposition of a complaint or protest through prescribed or standard procedures.
  • Sharpness or clarity of a monitor, printer, or scanner image, expressed in an appropriate unit: pixels per inch (PPI) for monitors, dots per inch (DPI) for printers, and samples per inch (SPI) for scanners.

Also:

  • A strong will, determination.
  • The state of being resolute.
  • A statement of intent, a vow
Full Definition Of Resolution
  1. An official document representing an action on the part of the board of directors of a corporation.
  2. More generally, an expression of intent to do something.
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This glossary post was last updated: 28th March, 2024.

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